{"product_id":"9780757319679","title":"Hairlooms: The Untangled Truth About Loving Your Natural Hair and Beauty","description":"\u003cp\u003eWords have power, and those that Black women often use to describe their hair are derogatory: nappy, steel wool, out of control. They often personally inherit these terms and pass them along without even realizing the crushing effects these words have on their feelings about the person they see in the mirror. While many books on the market address the practical ways of styling Afro-textured hair naturally, \u003ci\u003eHairlooms\u003c\/i\u003e asks: \u003ci\u003eWhy is it so difficult for Black women to embrace their hair?\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHow can Black women overcome the multi-layered challenge of embracing their natural hair and beauty?\u003c\/i\u003e Author Michele Tapp Roseman helps readers answer these questions for themselves, to write a new story that they can pass along. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA recent \u003ci\u003eHuffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e article \"Natural Hair Becoming Even More Popular Among Black Women\" revealed a marked increase in the number of Black women who do not chemically treat their hair, yet also struggle to accept their natural hair and beauty. Through personal, revealing stories \u003ci\u003eHairlooms\u003c\/i\u003e examines the issues behind these struggles. Guided exercises throughout help readers \"comb through\" their self-perceptions and form a plan for self-acceptance and personal empowerment. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHairlooms\u003c\/i\u003e includes 32 compelling personal stories about those who have embraced their God-given hair and beauty, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdir\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdir\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdir\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/dir\u003e\n\u003c\/dir\u003e\n\u003c\/dir\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMajor General Marcia Anderson—\u003c\/b\u003eSenior advisor to the Chief on policies and programs for the U.S. Army Reserve, and the first \u003cu\u003eAfrican-American\u003c\/u\u003e woman to earn the distinction of a two-star general in the U.S. Army Reserve.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe late\u003cb\u003e Dr. Maya Angelou—\u003c\/b\u003eWorld-renowned poet and author. The recipient of 30 honorary degrees and former Reynolds Professor of American Studies at Wake Forest University.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLisa Price—\u003c\/b\u003eFounder of Carol's Daughter hair and beauty brand, a favorite of celebrities, and now sold in stores from coast-to-coast. Now owned by L'Oréal, Price is still at the helm of this growing business.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJane Carter—\u003c\/b\u003eA professional hair stylist\/colorist and salon owner, she founded the Jane Carter Solution after an allergic reaction caused by prolonged exposure to chemicals in traditional hair care products. Today, Jane Carter Solution sells millions of dollars' worth of products in Whole Foods Market, Sally Beauty Supply, Walmart, Target, CVS, and Walgreens stores. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA'Lelia Bundles—\u003c\/b\u003eGreat-great granddaughter of the first Black female millionaire and hair-care creator, Madam C. J. Walker. She has teamed with Sephora and Sundial Brands to launch the Madam C.J. Walker Beauty Culture product line. A'Lelia is also a seasoned journalist, public speaker, and author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller, \u003ci\u003eOn Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C. J. Walker\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKim Coles—\u003c\/b\u003eHollywood actress, comedian, and featured guest on \u003ci\u003eDr. Drew's\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eLifechangers\u003c\/i\u003e \"Good Hair Debate\" episode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTomiko Fraser—\u003c\/b\u003eThe first African\u003cb\u003e-\u003c\/b\u003eAmerican woman signed exclusively to Maybelline, and the longest-serving spokesperson for any cosmetics company.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Health Communications, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47018908385520,"sku":"9780757319679","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780757319679_p0.jpg?v=1763641217","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780757319679","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}